Timothy Hansen’s Internet Marketing Tips

Yes it can!  As you can see I am fond of income generation methods that do not require a substantial capital outlay or inventory and allow me to leverage my time.  Making money online by selling information definetly falls into that category and it is ranked as one of the top 5 online businesses to start.    

While it is a great way to generate income you need to make sure you pick a Niche that is in demand with people who wish to pay for your product or service.   If you don’t do this you may have a business that is simply a labor of love but not generating sales. 

One of the easiest ways to see if there is a demand for your market is to do a google search for your market and see if a lot of “sponsored ad links” show up on the right hand side of your search.  Chances are if a lot of people are spending good money on paid Google ad links it stands to reason that it could be a highly sought after market.    If your looking for a way to find a hot market or niche to come up with and start generating sales my friends at Micro Niche Finder can help you.

Once you choose a Market or Niche a good way to market your product would be to write and create short reports about “how to solve a problem”.  People go online to find solutions i.e. “How to info” to their problems.  If you can provide and market that information you have the seeds of a great online business.

Tim

Simply put, Affiliate marketing is a process by where you sell other peoples products or services and receive a commission for doing so.  The benefits to this method of making money are many, 1)you don’t have to spend time on developing a product, it’s already done!  2)Market Affiliate products and build your own customer base who you can sell your own related products to at a later time and keep all the profits!

One of the best Affiliate marketing training programs I’ve participated in and highly recommend is called “Affiliate Cash Secrets” by Derrick Van Dyke.  I’ve known others who have gone thru his program as well and enjoyed his phenomenal customer service and step by step teaching style.   If your considering Affiliate marketing this would be a great place to start.

 Tim 

If your new to ecommerce or online businesses in general then starting an eBay business could be a very good place for you to start.  One of the best things about starting an ebay business is that you will already have a large audience waiting for you to market to them!  This for no other reason would be why I suggest starting with eBay.  Most people try to build something online and then wonder where or who to market to, eBay solves that issue as stated above.

Here are some ways that you can utilize eBay to make an Online Income.  Start by selling your items around the house, in my experience I’ve found most people usually have $400-$1000 in unused items thy are no longer using.  This is a good starting point and will give you some experience in how to setup an auction, list an item etc.

From there the possibilities are endless, you can find other inventory to sell at local thirft shops or garage sales.  You could also use your newfound skill and sell on consignment for other Individuals or Businesses.   If your an existing business owner you can also use eBay to test the acceptance of a new product line or liquidate old inventory.

If you want know how to make a full time living on ebay and accelerate your income at a rapid rate one of the best people I’ve met that can teach you how to do this is Jim Cockrum.  He’s written one of the most highly acclaimed ebooks online describing how to do this called  “Silent Sales Machine hiding on eBay“.   Some of the topics he covers are how to start part time while you have a job, How to increase your company’s website online sales using eBay and more!   He is definetly someone who has walked the talk and I’m sure you will enjoy all the valuable information he has to offer. 

Tim

If you have ever been downsized in a job, needed extra money, or simply wanted to escape the corporate rate race, the question  “How do I get started Making Money Online ?” often comes up.  Unfortunately for many when they start down this path they are often overwhelmed with information on various opportunities.  Since you really may not know what kind of Online Businesses there are when you start your quest it’s ok at this point to explore various possibilities.

After you’ve had some time to review different online businesses you’ll want to refine the review/selection process or you’ll be in danger of “Information Overload”.   The answer to how you choose your online business can be determined by your interests, lifestyle, budget and personality.

In my  case I came from working in a volatile and fast paced industry in Silicon Valley California’s 24/7 work environment.  Since I was limited on time while I worked I chose an online business,  building blogs, that allowed me to leverage my time and make money 24/7 while I was at work and provide a financial hedge against future layoffs.  

This was a very obvious choice for me based on time, budget and interest however, this may or may not be the right direction for you.    So if this type of online business is for you how and where do you get started?  One of the best people I know that can teach you how to start a profitable blogging business is Yaro Starak.   His story and background is nothing short of miraculous and I’m sure you’ll enjoy and profit from the information he provides.

 Tim